Your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is a crucial tool for showcasing your medical and professional skills, experiences, and qualifications to potential employers or academic institutions. If you’re creating a new CV from scratch or if you’re trying to revamp an existing one, here are some resume-building items to consider that will enhance your CV and distinguish you from your colleagues:

Publications and Presentations

Find ways to engage in more research projects so you can not only list those publications on your CV, you can also pitch presenting these findings at conferences and seminars, which can then subsequently be added to your CV as well.

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Of course, it is a requirement to attain a certain amount of credits for your CME but try to diversify how you obtain your credits. Attend conferences, find workshops, and take online courses relevant to your specialty to showcase your commitment to lifelong learning with intentionally varied sources. In-person opportunities will additionally allow you to make further connections within the medical community.

Quality Improvement Projects

Get involved in improvement initiatives within your medical organization to demonstrate your dedication to enhancing patient care and safety as well as your burgeoning leadership skills. Participate in committees, develop clinical protocols, and implement best practices to add value to your workplace and your CV.

Teaching and Mentorship

Take advantage of any opportunities to share your knowledge: offer workshops or lectures or serve as a preceptor or clinical supervisor.

Community Involvement

Get acquainted with your community through volunteer roles. These can be related to your field, such as participating in health fairs or free clinics, or they can be sharing time in ways that don’t involve the medical field at all. Giving your time to your community beyond the walls of your office or clinic shows your investment in your greater community as a whole.

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

Join the professional organizations related to your specialty and actively participate to expand your professional network and take advantage of the CME opportunities.

Personal Interests or Hobbies

If you’re looking to round out a generally short CV early in your career, you may consider adding a few personal anecdotes to help you stand out amongst your peers. Be selective and not exhaustive when adding these to your CV, only choosing what will add value.

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